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U.S. warns Canada against easing pot laws (pg. 2)
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| occrider |
| quote: | Originally posted by DaveSaenz
^^^
Because it's healthy to inhale carcinogenic smoke and hold it in. ;)
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I'll stick to beer thank you very much. The only drug where they actually say it's healthy to take! Well ... in moderation at least. |
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| DJ PíO |
| quote: | Originally posted by occrider
I'll stick to beer thank you very much. The only drug where they actually say it's healthy to take! Well ... in moderation at least. |
Beer can me up much more than pot, no contest. You can't OD on weed, but sure can with alcohol. I can smoke every day and be perfectly functional, I couldn't say the same thing about alcohol though.
I'm now studying abroad in Amsterdam, and honestly, I don't want to return to the US ever again :cool: . |
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| Carona |
| quote: | Originally posted by occrider
I don't understand how pot is so much more damaging than say cigarettes or alcohol. |
That's the thing, it's not!!!!
I relationship with the US right now isn't good and if we make pot legal, our relationship will become worse.
It's our Government, not yours, let US decide....... |
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| TuanAnh213 |
| quote: | Originally posted by DJ PíO
Beer can me up much more than pot, no contest. You can't OD on weed, but sure can with alcohol. I can smoke every day and be perfectly functional, I couldn't say the same thing about alcohol though.
I'm now studying abroad in Amsterdam, and honestly, I don't want to return to the US ever again :cool: . |
smoking loads of cannabis can do wonders to your studying habits...have fun |
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| TheDemon |
| quote: | Originally posted by quddha
it isn't being legalized. its just being decriminalized.
so, you'll just get a fine instead of going to jail. |
thats exactly the point. and once again the US is to stupid to realize anything. its Canada's choice on how they want to control Marijuana. |
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| occrider |
| quote: | Originally posted by TheDemon
thats exactly the point. and once again the US is to stupid to realize anything. its Canada's choice on how they want to control Marijuana. |
And on the other side of things ultimately, it's the US's choice on how they want to conduct trade. |
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| LiquidX |
| quote: | Originally posted by occrider
And on the other side of things ultimately, it's the US's choice on how they want to conduct trade. |
It's that a threat?:D :p |
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| Alccode |
| quote: | Originally posted by occrider
And on the other side of things ultimately, it's the US's choice on how they want to conduct trade. |
Haha..oh come on... let's not get into a who-runs-the-show debate. :)
Besides, this decriminalization thing has been going on for years here already. Check out the thread on this very topic in the T.O. board. So why should the U.S. government step up pressure now?
(erm.. .I think I will answer myself: the fact that it is now "officially" announced by the Chretien gov't means that it is entering public awareness... and since the U.S. gov't is against drug use etc., they want to step up and stop it now. Drug use north of the border will inevitably affect drug use south of the border, if only in a trade aspect - i.e. organized crime will profit from this.)
Well, at least they should do it in a more respectful and diplomatic manner. Not in a "do as I say" tone; the sovereignty of other nations is something to be respected. But I guess that's been brushed aside now (look at Iraq).
Maybe we'll get bombed "pre-emptively" for having the potential to have more drug use and thus the potential to fuel organize crime and therefore the potential to indirectly support terrorist groups that may potentially be in the U.S.?? Egads!!! America is under threat!!! Time to flex the military machine again and topple the evil, terrorist regime of Jean Chretien!!!! :crazy:
(That last paragraph was tongue-in-cheek lol :tongue2) |
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| Alccode |
| quote: | Originally posted by DaveSaenz
Because it's healthy to inhale carcinogenic smoke and hold it in. ;)
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I'm glad you agree! :toothless
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Canada can do whatever the it wants to. Someone made the point about gun laws. Both drug use and gun owmnership are personal freedom issues... |
Ahhhh... but what if that choice ultimately affects you in a negative way? What will you do then? Impose your will on the other? In that case, then, where will you draw the line? |
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| occrider |
| quote: | Originally posted by LiquidX
It's that a threat?:D :p |
Haha oh I think that the US should back out of telling Canada what to do. I'm just saying that ultimately despite the fact that the "US is too stupid too realise anything", they have the right to trade as they see fit :) |
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| D'Paul |
| quote: | Originally posted by occrider
Haha oh I think that the US should back out of telling Canada what to do. I'm just saying that ultimately despite the fact that the "US is too stupid too realise anything", they have the right to trade as they see fit :) |
Should liberal politicians gain office anytime soon in the US, this trade thing wouldn't be too much of a threat. What you're describing is basically another effect of US globalization and the imposing of its value system on other nations. This means that you shouldn't smoke pot but rather buy a million dollar security system and pay taxes out of your a$$ to protect yourself from these zombie-like junkfood munchers. |
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| occrider |
| quote: | Originally posted by D'Paul
Should liberal politicians gain office anytime soon in the US, this trade thing wouldn't be too much of a threat. What you're describing is basically another effect of US globalization and the imposing of its value system on other nations. This means that you shouldn't smoke pot but rather buy a million dollar security system and pay taxes out of your a$$ to protect yourself from these zombie-like junkfood munchers. |
Oh don't worry, I was joking. The US is not going to alter trade agreements with Canada over something as silly as pot. We probably couldn't even impose trade barriers if we really wanted to as stipulated by NAFTA |
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